Fresh Start Challenge Day 25: Love Your Baby Girl

Dear Daddy,

Thank you for always being my guidance. They say that God puts a father in your life to teach you how to love God and respect him as well. You have really done that. I am always proud to show you off and talk about you. 

Songs like "Butterfly Kisses", "Cinderella" and "I Loved Her First" make me want to bawl my eyes out because I was/am your little girl. I know it's hard to swallow but you have to let me go when I walk down that aisle to Vin. But I am never gone from you. It's just time that I start my own family. 

God knew it would be tough on you and look at what he has given you. A darling little girl that you can love on for the next 17 years until she is ready to spread her wings and fly like I did. How you taught me to fly. 

I owe so much to you. You taught me how to stand up for myself, how to survive, and how to be a Godly woman. I love you so much. You may not have put the stars in the sky but I think you helped God when he did.

Love your Princess,

Hunter

Dear Momma Charlene,

Until last year I called you Aunt Charlene. You are the only woman I would let marry my daddy without a fight. I know you will be perfect for him to grow old with now.

You helped me so much when we were living in Seattle. You told mom many times how awful of a mom she was being. I cannot thank you for the times that you covered for me. You helped me realize there was more to life than hunting and fishing and Disney.

You should feel proud and ashamed. You were the first person to ever put a make-up brush in my hand. Actually I believe it was a sponge but still you were the one that got me interested in wearing make up when I was in the 8th grade. I won't forget that little green compact full of powder and showing it off to my friends. Even the ones where their parents would let them wear make they bought them drug store. I had Clinque. I felt powerful. 

You helped me become a girly girl and I am forever thankful for that! You mean the world to me! Stormie is one lucky girl to have you and Dad together from the get go!

Love Always,

Hunter

Dear Carolina,

I personally like to believe that you are the reason I am half nuts and the reason I like to try daring things. You make me realize how boring life can be and you hate that like I do so I go crazy trying to make life have some color. 

The years and the time we have spent trying to cause chaos and create memories. I cherish every stupid thing we have done together because I know when we grow old we can look back and laugh and laugh. Heck we already do and we aren't even 25 yet! We have so many more years of craziness. 

Thank you for always being my rock. I love you tremendously.

Always, 

Hunter

Dear Mrs. Brown,

I owe my teaching career to you. You helped me excel at everything in college. I am always looking back on the handouts and teaching cheat sheets you gave me back when I was in elementary school and told you I wanted to become a teacher like you. 

I was amazed when you found me my freshman year at UA and wanted to have lunch. You really sparked my interest in teaching all over again and I knew I had found my calling. What most people agonize over you helped me make my mind up when I was still very young. 

I am always going to remember you. I promise to come see you next time I am in Tuscaloosa! We can have Starbucks and sandwiches like the last time.

Sincerely, 

Hunter

Dear Walt Disney,

I am forever grateful for your dream and the courage you had to pursue them when everyone was telling you that you couldn't do it. It has always given me hope and courage for myself to pursue dreams that no one thought was possible. 

I will never forget that the entire company was started by a mouse. I love that mouse dearly. I have loved all of your characters through the years. I believe that the company would make you proud in one respect and totally disgusted in another.

I can honestly say you that your brand is the brand that has impacted my life the most!

Love,

Hunter

Fresh Start Challenge Day 24: Prayer Does Work

I just told +Jessica about this a few nights ago, but it was a very powerful story for me because it was instant prayer answering even if I wasn't ready for the answer the first time.

My last relationship was in a terrible rocky stage. Him and his ex had talked about what went wrong in their relationship one day when she didn't have anyone to help take care of herself and their son. Now the grumpy girl inside of me was screaming "HELLO SHE IS A SINGLE MOM, YOU FREAKING SUCK IT UP CUPCAKE!" So red flags were screaming at me that he is at his ex's house, basically having reconciliation. He is telling me that there is nothing happening between them. (Later I found out she kissed him.)

So I had to get away from everything. I went to the mountains for a getaway before I went to Disney for Carolina's birthday. He told me he was going out with some friends. I was okay with that. I shouldn't have been. Strangely his "best friend" even asked me what if he wasn't with friends but with his ex. I told her she was nuts.

Sunday morning after he spent the out with friends I prayed that God would show me how to get out of the relationship because I didn't feel like there was much there anymore. That night my ex told me he wasn't with his friends he was with his ex and he slept with her. I was shocked to begin with, hurt, then angry, then calm. I forgave him. I told him I could look past it. He was dumbfounded. His ex was dumbfounded. Honestly, I was shocked myself that I was willingly to look past that.

Another week and I prayed again in the chair at church in Florida because I felt off. That night he didn't answer me for a long time. I figured he was having fun with his sun and then it was after the time and then I started to panic.

He finally told me we were done. To begin with I was devastated, and after about 30 minutes I let go. I realized my prayers had been answered. I realized this is what I had been wanting since I was in London. Yes, for a few days I moped. It was something I had grown used to having in my life. But I was at Disney and you can't mope around too much at Disney. God had a plan. He put me in Disney, took away what was killing my heart and set me free in Disney.

God has done some amazing things but those answer to prayers is what still stands out to me.

Fresh Start Challenge Day 23: Just A Small Town Girl

1. Pepperidge Farm Goldfish anything makes me happy! So does Annie's Home Grown anything!
2. I like wearing mix matched socks, especially from Little Miss Matched.
3. I have to have it cold! I will seriously keep the AC on 67 just to wear leggings and sweatshirt in July.
4. I don't like chocolate cake or chocolate frosting. I can eat it but I don't like it. 
5. Roaches scare me more than spiders.

Tell Me a Story

Berenstain Bears

I freaking love these bears! I loved the TV cartoons of them too! I have several one of them on DVD. I love the books though! Super cute and adorable!

Miss Nelson Is Missing!

I am pretty sure this was my kick start to wanting to become a teacher. I loved this book so much. It was always fun to read about how she tricked them and how well behaved they were. Face it going through school we all had subs that were nightmares or real sweet and let you get away with anything!

The Baby Sitters' Club

I was a huge fan! Omg I was literally in the fan club! (Just like I was the Boxcar Children's fan club too!) I loved these books so much! I read them all. I learned so much from them about life and about babysitting!

American Girl Series

This was the beginning of my London obsession! Omg I love the Molly series! I even had the doll! But I loved the Samantha series too. Oh jeez I just loved them all. The series of the different girls was just fascinating! I cannot wait to pass these stories on to my daughters

Twitches

No no no! Disney did this book completely wrong! Omg this was a back up to Harry Potter series for me! I still go back and read these series and no I do not image Disney's crappy version of these books!

Amelia Bedelia 

I loved how crazy this woman was with her crazy thinking. My favorite was definitively her Christmas book. Where she put a mirror on top of the tree so everyone could be a "star."

Junie B. Jones

This child was me! I loved her! I love reading her books still. Just how crazy and messy and awesome she was! It was kind of like me and Carolina growing up!

Green Eggs and Ham

This was the only reason I liked going to the doctor. My mom hated Dr. Seuss and didn't buy any of his books for her kids and so when we would be in there I would make her read this too me as blackmail or I would scream and cry.

Richard Scarry's Biggest Word Book Ever!

I was obsessed with this book! I seriously would spend hours looking at this book. I think it was because it had everything. I did like the cartoon on tv about this man's world as well. But this book gah it is amazing!

She-Ra Princess of Power

I wasn't an 80s baby but my dad loved He-Man and She-Ra and he passed the love onto me. For years I thought I was the only one my age that knew who She-Ra and He-Man were and then I found the people I hang out with now.

Fresh Start Day 22: It Returns

What If It Returns

My brother having cancer scares me to death. He doesn't have one that is easy to treat. Hence why it has been 6 years now. That's over half of his life people. He hasn't been able to play soccer or little league. His joy has come from seeing us in his hospital room and us toting him around Disney World when he is able to do so.

Right now at the moment he is so close to remission. No there is no cancer cells but there are spots on him that are still for concern. He got to go on his Make A Wish Request. I have had several people ask me didn't that mean he was dying. No it doesn't. In fact, more children get their wish granted when they are more healthy. The child doesn't have to be terminal at that point. 

But every day the devil grabs my thoughts for a brief second and makes me wonder, what if it returns today? What if it returns in the next scans? What if he gets leukemia that can't be beat after having Neuroblastoma? 

I just pray and give it to God but sometimes it's difficult, especially on the days I know he isn't feeling well. 

Put It On Repeat (And I Can't Count)

Bitch - Meredith Brooks

Don't Take the Girl - Tim McGraw

All That She Wants Is Another Baby - Ace of Base

I Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie and The Blowfish

I love dancing with Chris on this song!!!!

I'll Be There For You - The Remembrants

Daddy's Money - Ricochet

Every Morning - Sugar Ray

The Way - Fastball

Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65

Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something

Fly with Me - 98 Degrees

Fresh Start Challenge Day 20: Let It Go!

We accept the love we think we deserve. - Stephen Chbosky

If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission.

A busy, vibrant, goal-orientated woman is much more attractive than a woman who waits for a man to validate her existence. - Mandy Hale

Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.

Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered.

Life is like a piano; white keys are the happy moments and black keys are the sad moments. But remember, both keys are played together to give sweet music.

Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. We must learn to respect them. We must learn to listen. - Sarah Ban Breathnach.

I don't know what my future holds, but I do know who holds my future. - Tim Tebow

Stop waiting for Friday;
For Summer;
For Someone;
To Fall in Love with you;
For life;
Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of of the moment you're in now.

Sometimes God redeems your story by surrounding you with people who need to hear your past, so it doesn't become their future. - Jon Acuff

If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. - Roald Dahl

One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you can't change.

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm Possible'! - Audrey Hepburn

I’d like for people to remember me as a winner, because I ain’t never been nothin but a winner. - Paul Bear Bryant

You can never makes the same mistake twice. The second time you make it, it's no longer a mistake it is a choice. - Lauren Conrad

Keep the fights clean and the sex dirty - Luke Bryan

Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do

The difficulty for me is that I'm interested in so many different things. I could never really imagine myself doing one thing, and I'm pretty sure that I'll end up doing four or five different things.

-Emma Watson

Why worry? If you've done the very best you can, worrying won't make it any better. - Walt Disney

What ever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will wnat to come back and see you do it again and they will want to bring others and show them how well you can do what you do.

- Walt Disney

Greetings from Florida

You've Got Style!

Okay so I am in Orlando but I miss watching the Golden Girls with Vin and this makes me smile! I love this jingle! I love Sophia dancing it makes me think of my mewmaw! 

It's finally here! What I have been working for and towards for over a year! I officially work with Disney World! It came so quickly! It seems like only yesterday I was in London getting the news! (Seriously I think Disney likes to give my information while traveling to places besides Disney World to remind me to come home!) Now here I am curled up in my townhouse. 

I love my townhouse here! It's simply breathtaking! I have palm trees!!!! This was way better than any condo or apartment I was looking at when I first started thinking about this adventure! I love that I bought it and it's gorgeous. It's huge for a townhouse! I have two living rooms, a kitchen, a dining/breakfast room, 4 bedrooms. One bedroom has been converted into an office though. I have a pool! Seriously a pool! I may never come home to Alabama. Just kidding I have to go home!

The townhouse is in a security neighborhood. You have to go through a gate to get to me. Meaning you will be on camera if you come to my house. That makes me feel so comfortable and secured. Though trust me, Phil, Shadow, and Syn came with me, not to mention Sliver and Gleam also found their way into my bags. So I am well protected even without the tag-a-longs. My dogs London and Theo are also with me. Theo is used to Florida. He has spent many trips at the Disney World dog resort. But this is an experience that we were prepared for since we spent most of last summer in London together.

Time here in Florida makes me excited. Granted I am more hot but it's not near as humid as Alabama. Granted it's still humid but I can handle straight heat better than with humidity. The experience of working for Disney is worth all the heat, sweat, and pain. I am trying to build endurance. It reminds me of trying out for the DCC again and this time I intend to excel in every aspect. 

Training is in full for me. I brought my bike and all of my work out gear. I am still trying to find a gym for days that I know it's not safe to work out outside. The rest of the time I will be biking and running through the neighborhood. So this will be a good summer for working out for me!

Having inspiration to blog again has made me so excited. I know I have slacked off a lot since I had to take some personal time. Now that I am away from distractions and stressful subjects and things my head is totally clear and I know what I want to do with my blog. 

I will be doing Disney posts once a week. While we are on the subject of Disney; I am turning our Disney trip in April into one long post instead of a series. I also plan to continue the challenges and Etsy blogs as well. Currents will be returning and more personal blogs will become a constant as well. Of course any requests that I have been asked to do will be done as well.

Come the fall Binder Series and Baby Series will return. Also coming in September my Bridal journey will begin as well. If you have any ideas that you would like to see me do please let me know! I love being there for all of you! 

XOXO,

Hunter, aka Tinker Bell

Hebrews 13:8

Fresh Start Challenge Day 19: I'll Be There For You When The Rain Starts to Pour

I can't help it! There are about twelve people who always make me feel better! Even if it is short lived!!!!

Wayne - No other preacher is like him. He drinks (doesn't get drunk) plays video games, and he is always there to be real with you. He doesn't act like everything is together for him just because he has the Lord. He doesn't talk about his past like everything is hunky dory. He is honest and upfront with everything.

Frankie - The only thing crummy about this guy is the crumbs on him. He is hilarious when people piss him off because he becomes a huge smart ass and it's hilarious. I love his wood working. He is has this way about him for making you feel like everything is peaceful. If he was a vampire he would be like Jasper. *Shudders* Pretend I didn't just make a Twilight reference! And please forgive me.

Nate - Newest one to add to the bunch. But he is such a sweetie and has a hilarious sense of humor which you can so tell he is a McLachlan. It really shows sometimes when he is pissed and he bows up. I would not want to be on the other end of the pissed off furrowed brow look he gives.

Ridge - My mini brunette twin. We are both quite evil and we love revenge. Don't mess with the ones we love because we both have a knack for getting you back without you knowing it was us. You life will feel like crap one day just remember we may have caused it. 

Lillian - God love her is a nut when you get her out of her quiet shell. She absolutely nuts. She is another one that is easy to think she loves you only for her to actually be making fun of you with her wording choice. She has zero tolerance for stupid people. 

Odette - What can I say about this girl? Omg that she is freaking awesome! She is like the momma hen. Going after us, especially her son and husband is the wrong idea. She is totally crazy and hilarious in her own prime and kind. She is mean as a snake though and can reduce a person to tears in a matter of minutes if you piss her off. 

Mary Ann - A.K.A MIA. Glitter, sparkle, shine. It's hard to believe that this girl ever considered killing herself. That's why when you see emo people you know they are doing it for attention to get noticed so they seem dark and sad. MIA's kind is different these are the ones that really need the care and help. 

Edwin - Seen him naked so many times through the course of my life I know how many veins run through him on his left thigh! Childhood friend that I can't get rid of no matter how hard I never try. He is will always be around me and I love that because he is like a brother to me.

Jessica - This girl? *SQUEALS* Is seriously awesome! She is smart. Beautifu, yes beautiful, don't make me beat you. She is funny. And you won't find one more loyal or supportive of you. She and I became friends while I was dating her ex, and Odette's ex. Yeah don't judge me on my lack of judgement. Jessica is easily one of my closest friends. We go to each other about anything and everything.

Carolina - God felt the need to make us cousins because no way in hell would our parents have been able to handle us as twins. It was bad enough on everyone as cousins! We know all secrets and everything about each other.

Chris - I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for this guy. He has saved my life twice now. We are so close that people think we are dating but they couldn't farther from the true. We just are really close friends that have proved what lengths we will go for each other. It's a bond I don't recommend people testing.

Vin - Even when he was the dork that lived with Edwin we were close. Now? This man better never get tired of me because it's the long road for us. He is my best friend and my world.

These people no matter what make me smile even when I feel like that I can't go on.

Popsugar Must Have Box May

I know I am wayyyyyy behind on my other subscription boxes but I am fixing to catch up on that tonight. That is changing tonight I promise! I have had a lot going on in my life.

Smellbent Perfume Spray in St. Tropez - When I first sprayed it, I hated it. But after I had it on about 10 minutes, I loved it! It definitely changes as you wear it and I am really glad I ended up liking it. It doesn’t smell like sunscreen to me, but it does smell tropical and beachy!

Citrus Zinger Infuser Water Bottle -Yes! I was wanting to go to Target and get me another water bottle for my Disney Summer but this will work just fine. Plus it's an infuser and pink! This will taste delicious on the days I am in the parks! I cannot wait to use this! I have in the refrigerator with some kiwi right now!

Kerry Cassill Sleep Mask - I think I have a plan for this... Putting it in the freezer for really hot nights. This will perfect then! My other sleep masks will work for their purpose too.

Hi I’m Skinny Sticks (Multi-Grain Sweet Onion) -I have never heard of these before, but they are yummy! I had order one of their sampler packs so I can try all the flavors while in Florida to help combat all the fattening Disney snacks...

Tone It Up! One Day Fat Blast DVD - I freaking love love love love their YouTube channel I am pretty sure I have featured it on my currents before now! I am excited that I got this!! This will be going to Florida with me too!

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Nail Lacquer - I totally just bought this at IMATS!!! So this is going to Carolina or Rain. Whoever can snag the Elsa color the quickest! This is a really pretty pool color which really is perfect for the summer.

All totaled I came up with a value of $108.98 for the May 2014 PopSugar Must Have Box.

And my bestie +Jessica  received this box as her first Pop Sugar Box (proud best friend right here) and the link to her review is below just click on the picture.

PopSugar also sent those who purchased the Limited Edition Resort Box the following special gift because of the delay we had in receiving the box:

vbeaute Lip Spread Original – Anti Aging Tinting Lip Gloss - I don’t know that I have ever worried about my lips aging, but maybe I should be? It’s kind of a mood lip gloss because the tint changes based on your pH. Interesting!

Fresh Start Challenge Day 17: Seasons In The Sun

Spring - Least Favorite

• Easter
• Cleaning
• Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival
• Rain - Just rain no storms
• Chocolate bunnies with candy eyes!!!
• Flower crowns
• Rainboots!

Summer - 3rd Favorite Season

• Pool, beach - water
• Sundresses
• Pink lemonade or hard lemonade
• Muddin
• Seashells
• Sandcastles
• Music festivals
• Inner-tubes

Fall - 2nd Favorite Season

• Football
• Leaves turning
• Pumpkin carving - I get too much fun out of this
• Apple cider
• Camping
• MNSSHP
• Apple cider doughnuts
• Hot tea - Uhhh I love it all the time but it's better in the fall
• CANDY CORN!!! But add peanuts!
• Stepping on crunchy leaves
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Cinnamon sugar pumpkin seeds
• It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
• Homecoming

Winter - Favorite

• Chris's old family tradition of driving around looking at lights! We did that but not like Chris!
• Putting up ornaments, BRING IT ON DECEMBER 2014, I GOT 18 TREES!!!!
• Mini Christmas villages - I love mine!!!!
• Target's girly decorations!
• Beanies
• Walking around with a candy cane in your mouth
• Caroling
• Layers!
• Flannel!!!
• Putting up lights
• The smell of pine
• The smell of cinnamon
• Piano music
• Seeing my breath
• How it gets darker quicker
• Flannel sheets
• 25 Days of Christmas on ABC
• Hallmark movies
• Chili
• Best make up skin!
• Best hair weather
• Boots
• Sweaters
• Bonfire and fires in the fireplace

Fresh Start Challenge Day 16: This Is How We Roll

True cut off jean shorts, backless long sleeve shirt over a spaghetti strap shirt, and my real cowboy boots, and part Italian farmer boy beside me... The day was good anyhow but let's add Florida-Georgia Line and Jason Aldean. This country girl was in heaven and I know for a fact that the Italian farm boy had a wild time. 

We danced, kissed, drank, and lit it up Friday Night. I loved it. It felt like an adult version of a college party. I say that because they seen my license and didn't check it to see if it was fake. And as for the text that Vin sent everyone; I know. Grinding him with my butt may have something to do with it because Lord knows I felt it. 

It felt so good to let go of everything and just dance and make out. I don't care if I looked like a hussy. I felt alive for the first time in a month. I wasn't caring if hands were exploring spots for the first time in a public place. And even if we didn't go all the way because let's face it I have saved myself this long might as well keep the record it felt good knowing he wanted it bad.

I was scared it would rain on us and it did a little but I later loved that fact because thanks to the moisture and the humidity it curled my perfectly flat iron hair but Vin said it was the sexiest I had ever looked. So I will live with that and be thrilled. 

I hated to walk (more like stagger) out of that theater because it felt like a really bad goodbye. But Vin picked me up on his back and it was like God reminding me, "I gave him to you let him take care of you on Earth." And so I happily wrapped my arms around his neck while riding on his back while wearing his cowboy hat. I did unbutton his shirt showing off his chest and stomach which he turned crimson at but it was well worth it!

Fresh Start Challenge Day 15: Femton

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

I just recently did about a post about this not too long ago; you can read it HERE.

So I will keep to these;

1. I let it go.
2. I can fly.
3. I can feel the love tonight.
4. I know God can help the outcasts.
5. I know I have friends that I can depend on with the rain rain rain comes down down.
6. A dream is a wish my heart makes.
7. I know it's a small world after all.
8. I love being part of most people's world.
9. There's no place I'd rather be than on the seashore right we're free.
10. I know that's there is a great big beautiful tomorrow.
11. I knew there was something that wasn't there before.
12. Let's go fly a kite!
13. I know that love goes on and on.
14. I know that You've got a friend in me.
15. I know who the leader is!!!! M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!

Fresh Start Challenge Day 14: Rock On Disney!

Spare key is definitely done like this at my house but I did it my style! I made the rocks look like a Mickey head!!! Just look for the Mickey head by my porch!

Tested and true! It works!! That and Mashed potatoes!!!

Disney does have a drawback. Never enough hangers. The trick above is brilliant!!!! And I love this for traveling hangers!

Fresh Start Challenge Day 13: Simple and Sweet

Horseback riding on my grandpa's land is what I want to do the most. That's where my horse is who I haven't seen in two years now but Grandpa said he is doing amazing. But I would love riding Birch through the vineyards and then having wine on the swings while the sun goes down.

Baseball games are always amazing. I can be relaxed and eat like I want to do so. An Alabama game would be incredible to go or Vanderbilt. Either one of those would be fun to sit back and relax at just make sure they aren't playing Texas AM or LSU. That wouldn't be relaxing.

Have a themed date based on a book or a movie. +Odette and +Mary Ann  are the only ones I know who are lucky enough to have had this already.

I am stealing the next one from my baby brother Bryant. I would love it if around a blanket candles were lit and the guy says we are going to have a fancy dinner and pulls out lunchables and grape juice (please be sparkling!!!) and we have the best time talking or playing games.

Anything unique and adventurous I am up for!